Santa Monica Real Estate Insights: Neighborhood Guide

Welcome to Santa Monica

The vibrant beach community of Santa Monica offers the best of modern urban sophistication and Southern California charm. Situated on a gorgeous stretch of coastline within easy reach of Los Angeles’ notable communities, Santa Monica is a diverse and exciting city that attracts everyone from young families to Hollywood A-listers.

Real Estate Insights

Santa Monica’s luxury homes reflect this vibrant city’s diverse character, with properties ranging from picturesque family homes to chic modern apartments.

Homes in Santa Monica had a median sales prices of $1,398,500 over the past twelve months, with $1,005 being the average price per square foot.

People & Lifestyle

Santa Monica attracts a diverse mix of residents, ranging from single young professionals to families with children. Santa Monica’s popularity among families is boosted by the highly-regarded Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District.

Santa Monica is a very walkable city with a vast array of cultural attractions and entertainment options spread across its neighborhoods. Mid-City’s cultural attractions include 40 art galleries at Bergamot Station and two stages offering live theater productions at Broad Stage. There are regular live street performances in downtown Santa Monica and the area around Santa Monica Promenade, as well as a comedy theater that is frequently visited by some of Hollywood’s best-known comics.

Santa Monica Pier and Ocean Avenue offer fabulous al fresco dining with a diverse selection of restaurants set against the iconic backdrop of the world’s first and only fully solar powered ferris wheel. Great restaurants are also found around Mid-City and along Montana and Wilshire Avenues, while Main Street provides a relaxed stretch of patio cafes and cocktail bars. Hip spots serving delicious craft cocktails can be found along Third Street Promenade.

Santa Monica is also a fantastic luxury shopping destination, with numerous shops around Mid-City and along Montana Avenue often attract celebrity clientele. There are also a range of trendy boutique shops situated around Ocean Park and Pico Boulevard.

Overview for Santa Monica, CA

92,945 people live in Santa Monica, where the median age is 43 and the average individual income is $82,680. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

92,945

Total Population

43 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$82,680

Average individual Income

Around Santa Monica, CA

There's plenty to do around Santa Monica, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

83

Very Walkable

Walking Score

97

Biker's Paradise

Bike Score

70

Excellent Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including El Chamecla Mariscos Truck, Veganics, and Bela Berries.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the El Chamecla Mariscos Truck page on Yelp Search 1360 Rose Ave on Google Maps	Dining · $	1.79 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Veganics page on Yelp Search 12809 Venice Blvd on Google Maps	Dining	2.83 miles	29 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Bela Berries page on Yelp	Dining	3.99 miles	19 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Tacos El Pony page on Yelp Search 4300 S Centinela Ave on Google Maps	Dining	3.78 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Spool page on Yelp	Shopping	3.59 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Carolyn Martin Styling page on Yelp	Shopping	1.98 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Bodyshox BY Sophia RUIZ page on Yelp Search 11567 Santa Monica Blvd on Google Maps	Active	1.51 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Eat Sleep Surf page on Yelp Search 2400 Ocean Front Walk on Google Maps	Active	1.44 miles	28 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Westwood Pilates page on Yelp Search 2076 Westwood Blvd on Google Maps	Active	3.21 miles	14 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Ground Wellness page on Yelp	Active	4.96 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Charles Smirnoff page on Yelp Search 9911 W Pico Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	4.91 miles	13 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Lili Beau Visage page on Yelp Search 1746 Westwood Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	3.19 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Thom Deem Style page on Yelp Search 1326 Wilshire Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	0.48 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Anne Cooper, DC page on Yelp Search 839 1/2 S Bundy Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	2.61 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the NK's Makeup Room page on Yelp	Beauty	4.95 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the MINX Salon page on Yelp Search 12041 Wilshire Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	1.77 miles	32 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Santa Monica, CA

Population Households Employment

Santa Monica has 46,719 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Santa Monica do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 92,945 people call Santa Monica home. The population density is 14,587.013 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

92,945

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

43

Median Age

49.4 / 50.6%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

46,719

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$82,680

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Santa Monica, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Santa Monica. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Santa Monica

Property Listings

$21,500,000

$19,995,000

$18,450,000

$15,500,000

$14,995,000

$10,995,000

$9,999,000

$9,500,000

$8,500,000

Welcome to Santa Monica

Real Estate Insights

People & Lifestyle

Overview for Santa Monica, CA

92,945

43 years

High

$82,680

Around Santa Monica, CA

83

Very Walkable

97

Biker's Paradise

70

Excellent Transit

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Santa Monica, CA

92,945

High

43

49.4 / 50.6%

46,719

2

$82,680

Schools in Santa Monica, CA

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